Espurr's name is almost homophonous with the word "esper". It's name is actually a combination of "ESP"(extrasensory perception), "esper" and "purr". Espurr itself is a Restraint Pokémon, it possesses the ability of ESP, or literally the ability to perform telepathy or other paranormal activities. Hence, the word "esper" itself may refers to an individual or other manner of living things that is capable of ESP.

Behaviour

Evolution

Pokédex entries

The organ that emits its intense psychic power is sheltered by its ears to keep power from leaking out.

Y

It has enough psychic energy to blast everything within 300 feet of itself, but it has no control over its power.

Omega Ruby

Alpha Sapphire

Trivia

Etymology

Espurr's name is almost homophonous with the word "esper". It's name is actually a combination of "ESP"(extrasensory perception), "esper" and "purr". Espurr itself is a Restraint Pokémon, it possesses the ability of ESP, or literally the ability to perform telepathy or other paranormal activities. Hence, the word "esper" itself may refers to an individual or other manner of living things that is capable of ESP.